For Sale: Public Buildings Turned Into Private Homes

ZillowThis charming former schoolhouse in Wisconsin is now a stately and roomy three-bedroom, four-bathroom home.By Emily Heffter

Government buildings that have outlived their public use sometimes hit the open market. The private homes they turn into carry a hint of the past -- or a lot more. Check out these former government buildings that have been converted into private homes.

This historic post office in northeast Iowa has been converted into a four-bedroom, two-bath home. Only part of the building is finished -- the former post office space is attached to the finished living area.

This former Catholic school was built in the late 19th century for Polish immigrants moving to Pittsburgh’s South Side. In 1996, it was converted into lofts, with high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling arched windows and original hardwood floors and window trim.

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo is updated with new kitchen appliances and for sale for $165,000.

Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this former fire station in Indianapolis. It looks like it could still accommodate a ladder truck, but the inside is a full-blown family home, with an updated kitchen, 2 offices and a master suite equipped with a whirlpool tub.

You’ll have to park your firetruck outside, in the still-existing parking lot. The listing probably sums it up best: “Tired of the same old look, here you go!”

This former city hall building features tin ceilings and hardwood floors in 8,400 square feet of living space. The current owner uses it as an art studio, but the space has potential for more bedrooms and bathrooms for a buyer with the right vision.

The 1940 building is on the market for $1,000 less than the owner paid for it in 2006.

The former Roosevelt School still has the plaque on its brick exterior with the 1909 date of its establishment. But inside, it has been converted into a stately three-bedroom, four-bath home with 6-foot windows and a spacious kitchen and dining area.

The 6,500-square-foot home sits on 1.5 acres in the country village of Forestville.